ELECTRIC SERVICE AND METER REQUIREMENTS

Transcription

1 ELECTRIC SERVICE AND METER REQUIREMENTS

2

3 Table of Contents FOREWORD... I I. DEFINITIONS... 1 II. GENERAL A. EARLY NOTIFICATION AND COORDINATION B. APPLICATION FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE C. AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE D. CONTRIBUTIONS BY MEMBERS E. RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS F. TREE TRIMMING PROVISIONS General Plant Smart Certified Tree Trimmers G. MEASURING (METERING) ELECTRIC CONSUMPTION H. CONJUNCTIVE BILLING OR TOTALIZED METERING I. ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS AND CONNECTION OF SERVICE J. ACCESS TO LCEC FACILITIES K. LOAD BALANCE L. MEMBER-OWNED GENERATORS Standby Generator Parallel Generation and Cogeneration M. UNAUTHORIZED ATTACHMENTS N. CONTINUITY OF SERVICE O. CONTACTING LEE COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE Residential, Multi-Family and Small Commercial Large Multi-Family Residential, Commercial and Industrial III. SERVICE PROVISION A. STANDARD SERVICE B. POINT OF DELIVERY C. EXTENSION OF LCEC ELECTRIC FACILITIES General Overhead Extensions Underground Extensions , Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc.

4 D. RESIDENTIAL SERVICE (UNDER 600V) Underground Service for New Residential Subdivisions (Less than 5 Units per Building) New Underground Service-Laterals from Overhead Systems Replacement of Existing Overhead and Underground Residential Service-Laterals Manufactured Home and Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park Service Multiple Occupancy Buildings (5 Units or More per Building) High-Rise Residential Buildings E. COMMERCIAL SERVICE General Policy (Under 600V) Exceptions to General Policy Service at Primary Voltage (Over 600V) F. UNDERGROUND SERVICE CONNECTIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) OF THE CITY OF CAPE CORAL G. TEMPORARY SERVICE H. UNAUTHORIZED CONNECTIONS AND DISCONNECTIONS I. CHANGE IN SERVICE REQUIREMENTS (SERVICE CHANGES) J. SERVICE TO SPECIAL EQUIPMENT K. SERVICE TO BOAT FACILITIES IV. SERVICE AND METER CONNECTIONS A. SERVICE EQUIPMENT General Ampere Rating B. OVERHEAD SERVICE Vertical Clearance to Ground Clearance from Building Openings Clearance Over or Near Swimming Pools Anchorage for Overhead Service-drop Cable or Wires Installation of Service-Entrance C. ILLUSTRATIONS V. REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFORMERS SITUATED ON MEMBER PROPERTY A. PAD-MOUNTED TRANSFORMER REQUIREMENTS B. VAULT REQUIREMENTS VI. METERING EQUIPMENT A. EQUIPMENT FURNISHED AND INSTALLED BY LCEC B. EQUIPMENT FURNISHED, INSTALLED AND OWNED BY THE MEMBER , Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc.

5 C. METERING CONFIGURATIONS AND APPROVED EQUIPMENT D. LOCATION OF METERING EQUIPMENT Sequence in Service-Entrance Located Outdoors Located Indoors Flood Elevation Standards E. IDENTIFICATION OF METERS F. RELOCATION OR UPGRADE OF METERING EQUIPMENT G. PROVISIONS FOR ENERGY PULSE DATA VII. APPROVED METERING EQUIPMENT VIII. GROUNDING A. GENERAL B. NOTES ON GROUNDING MEMBER'S SERVICE-ENTRANCE IX. MEMBER UTILIZATION EQUIPMENT A. GENERAL B. LCEC APPROVAL OF STARTING MEANS FOR LARGE MOTORS C. MOTOR PROTECTION AND POWER FACTOR D. OTHER EQUIPMENT X. ELECTRICAL DISTURBANCES XI. RADIO, TELEVISION AND MISCELLANEOUS ANTENNAS XII. STREET AND OUTDOOR SECURITY LIGHTING A. PUBLIC STREET AND HIGHWAY LIGHTING B. PRIVATE AREA LIGHTING C. DISCONNECT DEVICES FOR MEMBER-OWNED LIGHTING Location Of Member's Disconnect Device: Group Control Photoelectric Relays XIII. SAFETY DRAWINGS Rule 1: Work a Safe Distance Rule 2: Stay Calm - Stay Away Rule 3: Ladders and Power Lines Don't Mix Rule 4: Call Before You Dig Rule 5: Look Up and Live Rule 6: Downed Lines Can Be Deadly NOTIFICATION OF LCEC FACILITIES , Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc.

6 E LECTRIC S ERVICE & M ETER R EQUIREMENTS H ANDBOOK CHANGES TO THE 2015 REVISION Page Change iii Changed Vegetation clearance requirement sheet. Added clarification to Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 renewable energy sources to be 8 cumulative value behind a common metering point. 12 Participation Fee for Upper Captiva. 13, 14 Modified Section II F. Tree Trimming Provisions 32, 33, 43, Added wording to determine location of Lock Box and accessibility to LCEC 46 employees. 43 Added provision to meet Article 110 of the NEC. 50 LCEC requires a visible ground connection within the meter socket 53 Removed clause related to resolving customer motor starting. 58 LCEC does not design lighting systems. Figure 1 Self-contained meter socket. Revised drawing for grounding requirements per NEC & AHJ. Added notes 1 & 2. Figure 2 Clearances from oil-filled electrical equipment. Modified area in front of the meter to 48 x48 & note 8. Figure 3 Clarified clearances for service drop and drip loops and where exceptions may be applied. Figure 7 OH Service Drop. Revised drawing for grounding requirements per NEC & AHJ. Added notes 2 & 3. Figure 8 OH Service Drop (Alternate Method). Revised drawing for grounding requirements per NEC & AHJ. Added notes 1 & 2. Figure 9 OH CT Metering. Revised drawing for grounding requirements per NEC & AHJ. Added notes 8 & 9. Figure 12 UG Service. Revised drawing for grounding requirements per NEC & AHJ. Added notes 4 & 5. Figure 14 Member-installed residential UG service. Revised drawing for grounding requirements per NEC & AHJ. Added notes 12 & 13. Figure 15 Member-installed residential UG service. Revised drawing for grounding requirements per NEC & AHJ. Added notes 12 & 13. Figure 16 UG CT Metering. Revised drawing for grounding requirements per NEC & AHJ. Added notes 9 & 10. Figure 17 Member-installed UG & CT Metering. Revised drawing for grounding requirements per NEC & AHJ. Added notes 4 & 5. Figure 20 Multiplex meter installation, <6 meters. Revised drawing for grounding requirements per NEC & AHJ. Added note 2. Figure 21 Multiplex meter installation, >6 meters. Revised drawing for grounding requirements per NEC & AHJ. Added note 2. Figure 22 Meter Center. Revised drawing for grounding requirements per NEC & AHJ. Added note 2. Figure 23 Ganged Meter Center. Revised drawing for grounding requirements per NEC & AHJ. Added note 2. Figure 29 Renewable Generation. Revised drawing for grounding requirements per NEC & AHJ. Added notes 5 & 6. Figure 31 New. Member installed Primary Conduit Inspection Sheet 2015, Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc.

7 JUST A REMINDER! FLORIDA STATUTE STATES IT IS UNLAWFUL TO WILLFULLY ALTER, TAMPER WITH, INJURE, OR KNOWINGLY SUFFER TO BE INJURED ANY METER, METER SEAL, PIPE CONDUIT, WIRE, LINE, CABLE, TRANSFORMER OR TO ALTER THE INDEX OR BREAK THE SEAL OF ANY METER. PLEASE KEEP SAFETY FIRST CALL LEE COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (LCEC) FOR AN APPOINTMENT TO DISCONNECT THE SERVICE AND REMOVE THE SEAL AND METER. REFER TO SECTION III-I OF THESE ELECTRIC SERVICE AND METER REQUIREMENTS REGARDING EXCEPTIONS ALLOWED BY LCEC. FOREWORD The primary goal at Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc., (LCEC) is to provide you with efficient, reliable electric service in a reasonable length of time at a reasonable price. To help accomplish this goal we have prepared this handbook to acquaint you with the requirements for installing, replacing and maintaining electric service and metering equipment. This handbook covers LCEC s requirements for residential, commercial, and industrial self-contained and instrument transformer-rated metered services. It provides limited service and metering requirements for primary metered services since these types of installations require a unique design tailored for each individual application. For these types of installations, the LCEC Design & Engineering Department should be contacted for service and meter installation requirements prior to the start of construction. Please keep in mind that all member-furnished and -installed facilities on the load side of the metering point or delivery point must comply with the current edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC). All LCEC- or member-installed facilities on the line side of the metering point or delivery point must comply with the current edition of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). This document is not intended to be all-inclusive but it is an attempt to address the most common situations and scenarios. It is not a substitute for direct communication with LCEC which is essential to assure mutual understanding of service needs and requirements. The personal pronouns he, him, his, etc., when used in the text are generic and not intended to specify gender. The ESMR Handbook is revised periodically due to ongoing changes in engineering, design and construction practices. Consequently, some of the provisions contained herein may have been revised after publication of a given revision. Changes and additions from previous editions of the ESMR are identified on the page immediately following the Table of Contents. Editorial changes are not identified. 2015, Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Page i

8 In order to ensure that you have the latest issue of the LCEC ESMR, in addition to any new or other pertinent information that may not yet be published or incorporated into a revised ESMR handbook, it is essential for you to contact an LCEC representative. An electronic copy of this handbook is available at the URL listed below: We welcome your comments and suggestions about this handbook and the information it provides. Please address your comments and suggestions in writing to: Manager, Design & Engineering Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Post Office Box 3455 North Fort Myers, FL Page ii 2015, Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc.

9 2015, Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Page iii

10 E LECTRIC S ERVICE & M ETER R EQUIREMENTS H ANDBOOK This page intentionally left blank. Page iv 2015, Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc.

11 I. DEFINITIONS ACCESSIBLE Allowing adequate physical clearance for ingress and egress of equipment. ACTIVE POWER The power consumed by resistive loads. For a single-phase ac circuit, it is the product of the RMS voltage, the RMS current, and the power factor. Active power is often referred to as real power and is expressed in watts (W). ALTERNATING CURRENT (AC) An electric current that reverses its direction at regularly recurring intervals. AMPACITY The current rating or thermal current rating is the RMS electric current which a device can carry continuously under the conditions of use without exceeding its temperature rating. AMPERE The common unit of electric current flow. AMPERE INTERRUPTING CAPACITY (AIC) RATING Mechanical ratings that specify a device s ability to maintain integrity under fault conditions downstream of the protection device. For example, a 10,000 AIC-rated circuit breaker can safely interrupt 10,000 amperes of fault current without blowing apart or internally short-circuiting. APPARENT POWER A function of the RMS voltage and RMS current. For a singlephase AC circuit it is the product of the RMS voltage and the RMS current. Apparent power is expressed in volt-amperes (VA). AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION (AHJ) The organization, office, or individual responsible for approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure. AVAILABLE FAULT CURRENT The maximum current available from the utility source that may occur in a fault condition. BASE RATE REVENUE For use in these Standards, the non-fuel energy (kwh) and demand charge (kw), if any, resulting from the member s electric use under the applicable rate schedule. Base Rate Revenue excludes, without limitation, member charges, taxes, franchise fees, fuel, conservation, capacity payment, environmental charges, and any other charges or credits (such as TR rider, transformer rental, or load management or curtailment credits). BILLING DEMAND The demand on LCEC s electrical system for which a member is billed according to his rate or contract. BUS An electrical conductor or electrically conducting bar that serves as a common connection for two or more electrical circuits. BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE The property of a switch that will disconnect or break from one source before connecting or making to another source. 2015, Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Page 1

12 CABLE An electrical conductor composed of insulated wires banded or twisted together. CIRCUIT A conductor or a system of conductors through which an electric current flows or is intended to flow. CIRCUIT BREAKER An overcurrent device used to protect a circuit from excessive current flow. CLASS OF SERVICE The type of service available to a particular type of member (residential, commercial, etc.) COGENERATION The sequential generation of electrical and/or mechanical shaft power plus a second form of useful energy from the same fuel or energy source. The simultaneous production in one facility of electricity and other useful forms of energy such as steam or heat COMMERCIAL SERVICE Service to members engaged in selling, warehousing or distributing a commodity, in some business activity or in a profession, or in some form of economic or social activity, such as offices, stores, clubs, hotels, schools, etc. COMMISSION The Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC). COMPANY Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LCEC) CONDUCTOR A wire that carries electric energy. CONDULET A conduit fitting such as the LL, LR, LB, etc. CONJUNCTIVE BILLING Additive billing, plural meter billing, conjunctional metering and all like or similar billing practices which seek to combine, for billing purposes, the separate consumption and registered demands of two or more points of delivery serving a single member. A single point of delivery of electric service to a user of such service is defined as the single geographical point where a single class of electric service, as defined in a published rate Tariff, is delivered from the facilities of the utility to the facilities of the member. CONNECTED LOAD Connected load is the algebraic sum of the nameplate ratings of the electrically-powered equipment connected to an electrical system. CONTRIBUTION IN AID OF CONSTRUCTION (CIAC) A nonrefundable charge for electric service when (a) the extension is not justified by projected revenues or (b) the cost of providing underground facilities exceeds the cost of equivalent overhead facilities (differential cost), or (c) nonstandard service, as determined by the company, is being requested for the load served. CURRENT The volume of electrical energy flowing through a conductor, expressed in amperes. Page , Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc.

13 CURRENT TRANSFORMER A device that accurately transforms high currents to levels usable by transformer-rated watt-hour meters or protective relays. DELTA CONNECTION A three-phase electrical connection where the equipment (transformers, load, etc.) is connected in a triangular configuration. DEMAND The magnitude of electrical load on an installation during a specified time interval. Demand may be expressed in kilowatts (kw), kilovolt-amperes (kva) or other suitable units. DEMAND CHARGE The specified charge to be billed on the basis of the demand under an applicable rate schedule. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM Electrical service facilities consisting of primary and secondary conductors, service-laterals, transformers and other necessary accessories and appurtenances for the furnishing of electric power at utilization voltage. DOUBLE-THROW SWITCH A switch designed for the transfer of loads from one source to another source. DUCT A single enclosed raceway for conductors or cable. EASEMENT A parcel of land that is granted by the owner or by a plat for a particular use or purpose. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR A person or entity responsible for the construction or maintenance of the member s electrical facilities. ESTIMATED ANNUAL REVENUE (EAR) The estimated Base Rate Revenue, as defined above and determined by LCEC, generated annually by the load for which electric service is being requested by the member. ESTIMATED NET SALVAGE VALUE An estimate of the salvage value of a specific set of existing electric facilities less the costs associated with removing and disposing of the facilities. ESMR The acronym referring to this handbook. FINISHED GRADE The final grading level of the earth around a building or structure. FLICKER More correctly known as Voltage Dip or Sag, flicker is the momentary variation of voltage level caused by switching a load or circuit ON and OFF. FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (FAC) The official compilation of the administrative rules for the state of Florida. Often used as a guide for establishing LCEC policies and procedures. Very few of the rules and regulations contained in Chapter 25-6, Electric Service by Electric Public Utilities are directly applicable to LCEC. 2015, Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Page 3

14 FREQUENCY The number of AC cycles in one second. AC power systems in the United States operate at a frequency of 60-hertz (Hz). GROUND (EARTH) A conducting connection between an electrical circuit or piece of equipment and the earth, or to a conducting body that serves in place of the earth. HIGH LEG The conductor in a three-phase delta secondary connection that has a higher voltage-to-ground potential than the other conductors. HORSEPOWER The nameplate rating of motors and other apparatuses. For conversion purposes, one horsepower shall be considered as equivalent to one kilowatt. KILOVAR (kvar) 1000 Voltage-Ampere Reactive. That portion of the apparent power that is not available to do work. Reactive power is required to furnish charging current to magnetic or electrostatic equipment connected to a system. KILOVOLT-AMPERE (kva) 1000 Voltage-Amperes. The product of the RMS voltage and RMS current. KILOWATT (kw) 1,000 Watts. A watt is the electrical units of power or rate of work. It is equal to one ampere flowing under the pressure of one volt at unity power factor. KILOWATT-HOUR (kwh) The product of kilowatts and time in hours. LEE COUNTY ELECTRIC (LCEC) Lee County Electric Cooperative or an employee properly qualified to represent Lee County Electric Cooperative. LINE EXTENSION That extension of the circuit to be added to the existing utility circuit. LOAD 1) The member s equipment requiring electric power. 2) The quantity of electric power required by the member s equipment, usually expressed in kilowatts or horsepower. LOAD FACTOR The ratio of the average load (in kilowatts) supplied during a designated period to the peak load occurring in that same period (in kilowatts). Load factor is the actual amount of kilowatt-hours delivered on a system in a designated period of time compared to the total possible kilowatt-hours that could be delivered on a system in that same period. Using a month as the designated period, the load factor is calculated by dividing the kilowatt-hours delivered during the month by the peak load for the month times the total number or hours in a month, typically 730 hours. LOOPED SYSTEM An underground distribution system that serves a group of members from two primary sources fed from one or more distribution circuits, maintaining the phase relationships throughout the loop. Normally, a portion of the members are served from each source with a normally open point near the middle. In the event of a failure, the failed components can be manually isolated and the remaining members temporarily served from the other source. Page , Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc.

15 LUMEN A unit of light measurement. The intensity of light delivered by one standard candle at a distance of one foot is approximately one lumen. LUMINAIRE A lighting fixture for street and security lights. MANUFACTURED HOME (INCLUDES MOBILE HOME AND TRAILER) A factory assembled structure equipped with the necessary service connections and made so as to be readily movable as a unit and without permanent foundation. MAIN SWITCH (DISCONNECT) A member-owned device used to disconnect the member s total load from the LCEC system. MATURE HEIGHT The maximum height of a plant species when it reaches maturity. MEMBER The individual, company or corporation requesting service from LCEC. This term is used collectively throughout this handbook and can apply to the individual, company, organization, electrician, builder, contractor, or developer responsible for applying for both temporary and permanent service and for completing those electrical connections necessary to allow LCEC to provide service. METER ROOM A room in a member s facility existing solely for the metering equipment. METER SOCKET A device that provides support and means of electrical connection to a watt-hour meter. It has a wiring chamber, with provisions for conduit entrances and exits, and a means of sealing the meter in place. The word "socket" in this handbook refers to meter socket. MULTIPLE-OCCUPANCY BUILDING A structure erected and formed of component structural parts and designed to contain five or more individual dwelling units. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC) The National Electrical Code is the minimum standard for member wiring as enacted by the National Fire Protection Association and enforced by local government. OVERHEAD SERVICE The wiring and associated facilities normally installed by LCEC on wood poles to serve members. OWNERSHIP LINE The same as the point of delivery. PAD-MOUNTED TRANSFORMER A distribution transformer located at ground level, normally on a concrete or fiberglass pad. PEDESTAL An electrical enclosure used by LCEC for connecting secondary and service conductors; also called SECONDARY PEDESTAL. PERMANENT RESIDENCE An immovable structure requiring a certificate of occupancy or similar approval. 2015, Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Page 5

16 POINT OF DELIVERY The location where LCEC-owned conductors are connected to member-owner conductors. Typical points of delivery include weatherheads, meter sockets, secondary pedestals, pole-type transformers or pad-mounted transformers. In most instances, the delivery point will also be the metering point, unless the member is responsible for installing secondary or service conductors associated with transformerrated metering installations. LCEC will determine the point of delivery. POWER FACTOR (pf) Power factor is the ratio of active power to apparent power. It represents the cosine of the phase angle between the voltage and the current. A dimensionless quantity, the power factor will always have a value between zero and one (unity). PREMISES The physical location of the property or equipment. PRIMARY SERVICE VOLTAGE The voltage level in an area that is available after LCEC has made one transformation from the transmission system. For service taken at primary voltage all additional transformations shall be member-owned. POTENTIAL TRANSFORMER (PT) See Voltage Transformer (VT). PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT (P.U.E.) A portion of property legally designated for the use by public utilities. In most incorporated areas in the LCEC territory, the P.U.E. is designated around the perimeter of the property. RADIAL SYSTEM An underground distribution system feeding a member or group of members from a single source supplying the entire load to the system. RATE SCHEDULE The rate schedule is the approved standard used for the calculation of bills. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK OR CAMPGROUND An accommodation for recreational vehicles or other camping outfits where an individual site is rented, and the intent of the park or campground is not to establish permanent residencies. RENEWABLE ENERGY Electrical energy produced from a method that uses one or more of the following fuels or energy sources: hydrogen produced from sources other than fossil fuels, biomass, solar energy, geothermal energy, wind energy, ocean energy, waste heat, and hydroelectric power. 1 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE Electric service supplied exclusively for domestic purposes in individually metered dwelling units, when permanent residency is established, including the separately metered non-commercial-use facilities of a residential member, such as garages, water pumps, etc. RIGHT-OF-WAY A tract of land under the jurisdiction of a government or public utility entity. 1 Florida Statute (d), Renewable Energy Page , Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc.

17 ROOT-MEAN-SQUARE (RMS) The effective value of an AC voltage or current wave is the square root of the mean (or average) of the squares of the individual values taken over one cycle. For a perfectly sinusoidal voltage waveform, the RMS value can be determined by dividing the peak value by the square root of two. RULES AND REGULATIONS The approved standards and methods for service to LCEC s members. SECONDARY Conductors operating below 600 volts between the phase and neutral conductors and used to connect the transformation equipment to intermediate equipment connections such as underground pedestals or poles. It does not include the service conductors between the member's delivery point and LCEC equipment. SECONDARY PEDESTAL An electrical enclosure used by LCEC for connecting secondary and service conductors; also called a PEDESTAL. SELF-CONTAINED METERING Metering installations where the service conductors can be run directly from LCEC facilities to the member's meter socket. Self-contained metering installations do not require instrument transformers (current transformers or voltage transformers). SERVICE The conductors and equipment that deliver energy from the LCEC system to the system of the premise being served. Service also means the maintenance of voltage and frequency, within acceptable tolerances, by LCEC at the point of delivery. SERVICE AREA The service area is the established geographical boundaries of the company. SERVICE-DROP The overhead service conductors connecting LCEC s last pole or other aerial support to the member's service-entrance conductors at the delivery point. SERVICE-ENTRANCE The physical point of connection where electrical service is delivered from LCEC to the member. The service-entrance can also be the meter socket for self-contained metering installations, or other connection equipment in the member's building served from transformer-rated metering installations. SERVICE-LATERAL The underground service conductors connecting the LCEC secondary or transformation equipment to the delivery point. SINGLE-PHASE One phase of a three-phase system. (See three-phase.) STANDARD SERVICE The minimum level of service, as determined by LCEC, for the load for which the member is requesting electric service. Typically, this service is overhead with wood poles at the standard voltages specified in this handbook, to the LCEC designated point of delivery. Generally, any service requested that exceeds the LCEC minimum level of service is paid for by CIAC. 2015, Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Page 7

18 SUBDIVISION A tract of land that is divided into five or more building lots or upon which five or more separate dwelling units are to be located, or land upon which new multiple-occupancy buildings are constructed. TARIFF Schedule of LCEC rates, charges, and General Rules and Regulations for providing electric service. LCEC's Electric Tariff is available for inspection at any LCEC business office, and is on file with Florida's Public Service Commission (FPSC). The word "Tariff" in this handbook refers to LCEC's Electric Tariff. TEMPORARY SERVICE Temporary service is limited term electric service such as for exhibitions, construction projects, fairs, camps, holiday lighting, dredging jobs, etc. THREE-PHASE A term applied to circuits or machines utilizing three alternating current voltages, equal in magnitude and separated by 120 electrical degrees. THROWOVER SERVICE Service supplied to a member from more than one distinct source capable of automatic switching upon loss of the preferred source. A distinct source is a distribution source originating from a unique distribution substation transformer. CIAC charges may apply. TIER 1 Member-owned electrical generation from a renewable energy source with a gross power rating that is 10 kw or less. Gross power rating shall be cumulative kw rating of all renewable energy sources behind a common metering point. TIER 2 Member-owned electrical generation from a renewable energy source with a gross power rating greater than 10 kw and less than or equal to 100 kw. Gross power rating shall be cumulative kw rating of all renewable energy sources behind a common metering point. TIER 3 Member-owned electrical generation from a renewable energy source with a gross power rating greater than 100 kw and less than or equal to 1 MW. Gross power rating shall be cumulative kw rating of all renewable energy sources behind a common metering point. TIME PULSE A metering pulse indicating the time a revenue meter checks demand. TRANSFORMER The device that changes voltage levels. TRANSFORMER-RATED METERING Metering installations that require the use of instrument transformers (current transformers and voltage transformers) to meter the electrical energy delivered to the member. UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION A distribution system where the conductors are buried with or without enclosing ducts or conduit. Transformers, switches and other equipment associated with underground distribution are normally pad-mounted above ground or enclosed in vaults or other enclosures. Page , Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc.

19 UNDERGROUND RESIDENTIAL DISTRIBUTION (URD) An underground distribution system, primarily supplying single-phase, three-wire service-laterals to residential dwelling units. Transformers and primary switches are contained in above ground padmounted enclosures. UNDERGROUND SERVICE The wiring system and associated equipment that is placed on or in the earth, as opposed to overhead service. VAULT An isolated enclosure, above or below ground, with fire-resistant walls, ceilings and floor, in which transformers and related equipment are installed and not continuously attended during operation. VOLTAGE The electrical pressure of a circuit expressed in volts, generally, the nominal rating based on the maximum normal effective difference of potential between the conductors of a circuit. VOLTAGE SAG (DIP) A momentary reduction of voltage level. VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER A device that accurately transforms high voltages to levels usable by transformer-rated watt-hour meters or protective relays. See Potential Transformer. WATT The basic unit of electrical power (see kilowatt). WEATHERHEAD A device used at the service-entrance to prevent water from entering the service mast or riser. WYE CONNECTION A three-phase electrical connection where the equipment (transformer, load, etc.) is connected in a Y configuration; also called a Star connection. 2015, Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Page 9

20 II. GENERAL A. EARLY NOTIFICATION AND COORDINATION LEE COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE As used in this handbook, the acronym LCEC represents Lee County Electric Cooperative or any employee properly qualified to represent Lee County Electric Cooperative. MEMBER For the purpose of this handbook, the word member represents any present or prospective user of LCEC service, or any person or entity representing him, such as the architect, engineer, electrical contractor, land developer, builder, etc. Contacting LCEC Early contact with LCEC is essential. See Section II-O for further details. Coordination is necessary throughout the planning and construction stages by LCEC, the member s representatives and the member. Particular attention must be given to the scheduling of the construction of paved areas and the various sub-grade installations of the several utilities. LCEC strives to meet its members needs for electrical service as efficiently, reliably and economically as possible. Although this handbook provides many of the guidelines concerning LCEC service requirements, it is not possible to document all the detailed information the member may need to supply or need to know. This handbook is not intended to replace direct communication with LCEC. Contact with LCEC during the early stages of the member s design is strongly encouraged to avoid misunderstanding, delays, and unnecessary expense. B. APPLICATION FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE Application for electric service must be made well in advance of the date service is required. All issues regarding the use of electric service should be discussed with LCEC at the time of application. Advance notice is required to obtain the necessary materials and for making any alterations or modifications to existing service. Application may be made by telephone, in writing or in person. Under some circumstances, a standard written agreement between the member and LCEC may be required. Deposits are sometimes required with the application. LCEC requires the member or his representative to provide all information pertinent to providing electrical service to a site, including but not limited to: 1. An accurate billing address 2. An accurate legal description of the job site 3. A blanket easement for service prepared by LCEC and executed by the member. The blanket easement is held unrecorded and may be replaced by a specific description of the easement upon completion of the electrical work. The specific easement will then be recorded and the blanket easement returned to the member. Page , Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc.

21 4. An application for temporary or construction power 5. An application for permanent power 6. Signature of the LCEC-provided letter assuring site preparation for underground electrical facilities (if applicable) 7. A complete set of plans, including but not limited to the transformer riser diagram and the complete main panel information, including size, load information and AIC rating Every reasonable effort will be made by LCEC to reach a prompt and mutually satisfactory arrangement with the member regarding the characteristics of the service to be furnished and the designated point of delivery. Notwithstanding any differing provisions contained in any other agreement between the member and LCEC, the following shall apply: 1. All property of LCEC installed in or upon the member s premises used and useful in supplying service is placed there under the member s protection. The member shall exercise all reasonable care to prevent loss or damage to such property. Ordinary wear and tear is expected. 2. The member or his representatives will be held responsible for breaking the seal, tampering or interfering with the company s meter or meters or other LCEC equipment installed on the member s premises, see Florida Statutes Only LCEC employees will be allowed to make repairs or adjustments to any meter or other equipment or facilities belonging to LCEC. C. AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE Contact with LCEC early in the member s planning stage is strongly recommended to determine the availability of service at any location, LCEC s standard service for the load to be served and the designated point of delivery. If the standard service does not meet the member s requirements, LCEC will consider supplying the requested service, subject to availability, providing the manner of use does not jeopardize the quality of service to other members. It may be necessary for the member to pay a CIAC to compensate LCEC for providing such service. Adequate time must be allowed for LCEC to obtain the necessary electrical equipment needed to provide service. Written information concerning availability and character of service for any desired location will be supplied by LCEC. LCEC will not be responsible for mistakes resulting from information given orally. Contact with LCEC early in the member s design phase is essential to allow engineering, material procurement and job scheduling in a manner conducive to providing timely service to the member. Plan changes that are likely to affect the 2015, Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Page 11

22 service must be communicated to LCEC at once. Failure to do so may result in unnecessary delays or expense. D. CONTRIBUTIONS BY MEMBERS Throughout this handbook, references are made to contributions in aid of construction (CIAC), whereby the member pays for a portion of the requested service. In all cases, ownership of the requested facility remains with LCEC, and payments are required well in advance of LCEC s construction, allowing for proper scheduling and procurement of material. Contact your LCEC representative concerning the timing of the payment. Withholding payment until the latter stages of a project s development may cause unnecessary delays and added expense to the member. The member may dig the trench and install member-provided conduit when mutually agreed upon by the member and LCEC. The member will receive a credit, as determined by LCEC, for such work. The credit will not exceed the applicable CIAC charges. When LCEC is requested to provide an underground electric distribution system through a subdivision where service will not be connected for at least two years, LCEC may require a reasonable performance deposit from the applicant prior to construction to guarantee performance. This is to protect the general body of members from subsidizing such developments. Potential new members desiring new service on Upper Captiva shall be charged the underground differential cost known as Participation Fee". It is recommended that you contact LCEC for current amount of this fee. E. RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS The member shall grant adequate and satisfactory rights-of-way and easements, providing legal descriptions of such easements and all survey work associated with producing the legal descriptions, as may be required by and at no cost to LCEC BEFORE construction commences. Only the unaltered LCEC-provided standard form will be accepted for easements. These rights-of-way and easements shall be cleared by the member of trees, tree stumps, and other obstructions that conflict with construction. The property must be staked to show property corners and survey control points, the ground graded to within 6 inches of final grade, with soil stabilized. The member shall provide stakes showing final grade along the easement. Such clearing and grading shall be maintained by the member during construction by LCEC. Where plats are concerned, LCEC requests the plat be presented to LCEC before recording so provisions for easements can be included on the plat. This will minimize, if not eliminate, future costs associated with producing, securing, and recording easements. Prior to final plat approval for multi-building developments, Page , Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc.

23 easement locations and widths should be planned and coordinated with LCEC s Engineering Design or System Planning personnel. When building additions to existing structures, care shall be taken not to encroach upon LCEC s easements. Violation of LCEC s granted easements may result in legal consequences to the building owner or his representative. LCEC should be contacted early in the design and planning stage in order to determine if modifications to LCEC s existing easement are possible. It is LCEC policy to install electric service facilities within easements whenever possible. Normal distribution easements will be 16 feet wide, but will vary in dimension depending on the type of facility necessary. In most cities within the LCEC service territory, there is a designated P.U.E. around the perimeter of the property. Easements are required when it is necessary for LCEC to locate its facilities on property not designated as a public right-of-way. The width of a P.U.E. may vary depending on the facility being served. Failure of the member to provide adequate easements may cause delays in providing service. Easements on property other than the member s may be required. LCEC will pursue these easements, and delays may be experienced. In the event the LCEC s facilities are located within an easement on a member s property and it becomes desirable to relocate these facilities due to expansion of the building or other facilities, or for other reasons intended by the member, LCEC will, where feasible, relocate its facilities. LCEC may require that the member making the request pay all costs associated with the requested relocation, including but not limited to any additional easements. F. TREE TRIMMING PROVISIONS 1. General All trees will be trimmed according to ANSI Standard A300 Utility Pruning, utilizing directional trimming techniques. Palm trees making contact with the primary require removal. LCEC will maintain the area around secondary lines, service lines and streetlights only if damage is imminent to LCEC facilities. Telephone or cable television lines will be trimmed only for safety or if damage to LCEC facilities may result if the condition is not corrected. It is the responsibility of the member or affected utility to trim around these facilities. In the case of new construction work requests, any tree within the easement that may grow to a height that will interfere with the primary or energized equipment requires removal. 2015, Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Page 13

24 2. Plant Smart Access to LCEC pad-mounted equipment located on the member's property is critical. There should be 8 feet of clearance from the door side and 3 feet of clearance from other sides. This includes structures such as fences, shrubs and other obstructions. LCEC will help plan the member's installations of these structures near LCEC facilities so they will not obstruct access or cause damage to LCEC's facilities. Providing adequate access to LCEC facilities allows for faster service restoration in the event of a power outage. Never attempt to prune or trim near electrical wires or remove branches that are touching power lines. If you touch a tree that is in contact with a power line, you could be seriously injured or killed. Tree-caused outages can be minimized with the cooperation and understanding of our members. LCEC tree trimming can reduce outages, ensure safety and help to maintain stable base rates. Exercise care when planting trees or shrubs near power lines. Plant taller trees away from overhead lines. 3. Certified Tree Trimmers Contact the local Chamber of Commerce for a complete list of certified tree trimmers. Chamber of Commerce Telephone Number Cape Coral Immokalee Lehigh Acres Marco Island North Fort Myers Pine Island Sanibel Island Page , Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc.

25 G. MEASURING (METERING) ELECTRIC CONSUMPTION Energy usage (kva) and electrical demand (kw) will be measured by either selfcontained electric meters or transformer-rated electric meters used in conjunction with current and voltage transformers, owned and maintained by LCEC. Where it is impractical to meter loads such as street lighting, temporary or special installations, the consumption may be calculated or billed on demand or connected load rates or as provided in LCEC s Rate Tariff. Meters shall be properly marked or tagged to indicate the service being metered. H. CONJUNCTIVE BILLING OR TOTALIZED METERING LCEC does not permit conjunctive or totalized billing. Conjunctive billing means totalizing metering, additive billing, plural meter billing, conjunctional metering, and all like or similar billing practices which seek to combine, for billing purposes, the separate consumptions and registered demands of two or more points of delivery serving a single member. I. ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS AND CONNECTION OF SERVICE The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) must inspect a member s electrical facilities prior to their being energized to ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and such local rules that may apply. LCEC will not energize a new service installation until notification that an inspection has been completed. Where the requirements for an inspection have been waived by the AHJ, the applicant will request the AHJ to notify LCEC in writing of the waiver for the specifically identified location and connection point. Arrangements to connect the new service can proceed once the written notification of inspection waiver has been received by LCEC. LCEC will inspect the electrical system from the point of attachment to the load side terminals of the main switch, including the service-entrance grounding system. The purpose of such an inspection is to insure safe working conditions for LCEC personnel and to protect LCEC-owned equipment and facilities from mechanical or electrical hazards. Such inspection in no way relieves the member of responsibility for providing a safe electrical system. Service will not be connected to new or existing installations that are known to be unsafe. J. ACCESS TO LCEC FACILITIES Access to the member s premise shall be provided for the purpose of reading meters, installing, maintaining, inspecting or removing LCEC s property, and other purposes incident to performance under or termination of LCEC s agreement with the member, and in such performance, LCEC or its representatives shall not be liable for trespass. 2015, Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Page 15

26 K. LOAD BALANCE To prevent overloading the service conductors and transformer coils, the member s electrical load shall be properly balanced on the service-entrance conductors and service equipment. On 120/240 volt, four-wire delta services, the conductor identified as high voltage to ground, commonly known as the HIGH LEG or POWER LEG, must be durably and permanently marked by an outer finish that is orange in color outside of the weatherhead, within the meter enclosure and within the main switch enclosure. The high leg or power leg will be connected to the right-hand terminals of the meter socket and to the center terminal of the main switch. This marking will ensure connection to the proper LCEC conductor when the service is connected. The high leg is used only to serve a three-phase load circuit and not as a phase-to-ground load circuit. The high leg shall not serve single-phase load circuits. L. MEMBER-OWNED GENERATORS 1. Standby Generator Some members may wish to provide an emergency 60-Hz generator to supply a portion or all of their electric service in the event of a failure of LCEC service. In such cases a member-provided and -maintained UL1008 listed double-throw switch, either manually or automatically operated, must be provided in the service-entrance equipment of the member. The switch shall also be labeled as suitable for use as transfer equipment in accordance with article 702 of the NEC or similar wording to indicate that it can be used as transfer equipment. A double-throw switch is one designed to transfer a load from one source to another source. This switch shall provide break-before-make operation to prevent dangerous back feed energy into the LCEC system that might create a hazard to equipment and personnel and could seriously damage the member s wiring and generator. Standby generators and their associated equipment shall not be connected to the LCEC system without prior approval. Failure to provide the transfer switch described above constitutes a possible safety hazard and shall be grounds for disconnection of electrical service. Emergency or auxiliary generation equipment will not be installed in switchgear rooms or transformer vaults. Emergency or auxiliary generation equipment must be at least 15 feet clear of any openings to switchgear rooms or transformer vaults and are subject to inspection by the AHJ. Page , Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc.

27 2. Parallel Generation and Cogeneration LCEC approval is required where the member is considering the use of cogeneration (the simultaneous production in one facility of electricity and other useful forms of energy such as steam or heat) or small power producer generation (i.e., those using renewable resource fuel sources) if it is to connect to LCEC s system. Consult with LCEC for further details. Members considering the installation of generating equipment intended to supply a portion or all of their electric service, shall consult with LCEC regarding the design, installation and operation of this generating equipment. Generation other than cogeneration and small power producers shall not operate in parallel with LCEC s systems without proper protective equipment for the interconnection as outlined by LCEC. The member s system design shall be submitted for review and approval by LCEC before any connection is made. The member is responsible for the full cost of any modifications to LCEC s facilities necessary to accommodate the member s system. Caution: LCEC shall be consulted before any type of generating or communications equipment is installed and connected to any circuit that is or could be fed from LCEC s distribution system. M. UNAUTHORIZED ATTACHMENTS LCEC prohibits any attachments to its poles or other equipment unless specifically authorized by written agreement. Such attachments include, but are not limited to fences, banners, signs, clotheslines, basketball backboards, antennas, placards, political posters or any advertising matter. LCEC will remove unauthorized attachments without notice. Meter socket enclosures and member s electric service risers are not to be attached to LCEC poles. Members are not authorized to make any connections to or disconnections from LCEC equipment. LCEC personnel must perform all connection and disconnection work. Member-owned secondary capacitors or surge arresters may not be installed inside or outside the meter socket or connected to LCEC s conductors. It is suggested these devices be installed in, or adjacent to, the member s disconnect panel(s) on the load side of the main line switch. LCEC forbids any work on or access to any of its facilities without authorization. N. CONTINUITY OF SERVICE LCEC strives to furnish reliable, dependable service at a reasonable cost. It cannot guarantee service continuity. However, LCEC provides service in accordance with standards set forth in its Electric Tariff. Some members may have equipment that cannot tolerate an occasional interruption. In this case, the member may wish to invest in a standby system that will supply uninterrupted power upon failure of LCEC s service, or when transient interruptions occur. 2015, Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Page 17